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Jones Mill, Arkansas
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 Jones Mill, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Jones Mill, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Hot Spring |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 411 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72105
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 57997 |
Jones Mill (also known as Jones Mills) is a small community in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. It is not a city but is recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area the government uses to collect information about people. In 2020, about 411 people lived there.
Jones Mill is located about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of a town called Malvern. You can find it along U.S. Route 270. The community also has its own post office with the ZIP code 72105.
History
Jones Mill was once home to three large factories owned by the Reynolds Metals Company. These factories were very important. They included the Jones Mills Reduction Plant, the Malvern Cable Plant, and the Hot Spring Rolling Mill.
In October 1941, during World War II, the United States War Department announced that the Remmel Dam Aluminum Plant would be built here. This plant was one of four important defense factories in Arkansas. After the war, Reynolds Metals bought this plant.
However, in September 1985, Reynolds Metals decided to close its Jones Mills plant. Another plant in Gum Springs, Arkansas, also closed around the same time. After these closures, Reynolds Metals was still making products but at a smaller amount.
Later, the cable plant was sold and is now owned by General Cable Corporation. The Hot Spring Rolling Mill is now run by Reynolds Packaging Group. The original reduction plant was named after the nearby Remmel Dam, which creates electricity. Reynolds Metals later changed its name to Jones Mills, using an older spelling of the community's name.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 411 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Jones Mill was 411 people. Most of the people living in Jones Mill are White. A smaller number of people are Black or African American, Native American, or of mixed races. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education
Students in Jones Mill can attend public schools provided by the Magnet Cove School District. This district helps kids from early childhood all the way through high school. Students usually graduate from Magnet Cove High School.
Getting Around
Jones Mill is connected to other places by roads like U.S. Route 270 and Arkansas Highway 51. For moving goods, the Arkansas Midland Railroad offers freight services. This railroad follows the path of the old Hot Springs Railroad. It connects Jones Mill to Hot Springs and Malvern, and also links up with the Union Pacific Railroad in Malvern.
